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Spear-spine spirit
首尾一貫 shu.bi.i-.kkan Literally: neck / head – tail – one – pierce Alternately: Seeing something through from beginning to end without any change in attitude. Consistency in principles, execution of a project, etc. Although the idea might seem negative to … Continue reading
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Tagged consistency, consistent, 首尾, head, self-help, tail, unwavering, 一貫
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Inception, but with normal gravity
自己暗示 ji.ko.an.ji Literally: self – self – dark – show Alternately: Self-suggestion. Working to convince yourself that something is true, or implant an idea, perception, or similar mental construct in one’s own head. This can range from self-hypnosis, to daily … Continue reading
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Tagged autohypnosis, delusion, 自己, self-help, suggestion, 暗示
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